Universities in the Netherlands | Universities of applied science (hogescholen)

Amsterdam Fashion Academy is a progressive, creative fashion school located in the heart of Amsterdam. It prioritises small class sizes and individual attention for people wanting to study for a university-awarded fashion bachelor's degree programme. 

Founded in January 2004, Avans University of Applied Sciences is a well-ranked university of applied sciences with programmes taught in English in international business, international financial management, environmental sciences, engineering and arts. Avans is spread across three campuses in ‘s-Hertogenbosch, Tilburg and Breda.

Aeres University of Applied Sciences is a professional education institute situated in the centre of the Netherlands, with a particular research and study focus on the fields of agriculture, food, nature and green living. It has three campuses in Almere, Dronten and Wageningen.

CHE is a Christian vocational univeristy located in Ede and offers courses in business administration, human resource management, communication, journalism, nursing, information and communications technology, and more, with a Christian focus.

Located in the south of the Netherlands, Fontys University of Applied Sciences has three campuses in Eindhoven, Tilburg and Venlo. It offers courses in international business, communications, engineering, phsyiotherapy, ICT and medical imaging.

Spread over Arnhem and Nijmegen, HAN University of Applied Sciences combines theory with practical learning experiences in an international setting. HAN offers programmes in several fields of interest, including Engineering, Business, Biosciences, Health Studies and Education.

One of the oldest and largest universities of applied sciences in the Netherlands, the Hanze University of Applied Sciences in Groningen offers a wide range of study programmes, including those in Arts and Culture, Behaviour and Society, Business and Economics, and Exact and Information Sciences, among others. Hanze focuses on entrepreneurship, encouraging students to start their own businesses while also having a positive global impact on energy and health.

Focusing on urban and societal challenges, the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences educates students in a large selection of fields and disciplines. With digitalisation, sustainability and diversity central in all activities, HvA offers the chance to be a part of creating a smarter, greener and fairer future. 

Hogeschool Leiden offers small-scale education that supports students on their learning journey. Centering around themes such as youth, healthcare, education and science and technology, the institute in Leiden offers studies in areas of interest such as Economics, Law and Organisation, Psychology and Behaviour, and more.

Offering programmes in the fields of Communication and Media, Economics and Management, Education and Pedagogy, among others, the University of Applied Sciences in Utrecht provides personalised learning and coaching with its small classes. Internships and plenty of practical experience also help prepare students for a career after graduation.

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Collaborating closely with businesses and research centres, HZ University of Applied Sciences aims to be a valued institute in the areas of water, energy and vitality. HZ has locations in Vlissingen and Middleburg and offers study programmes in Engineering, Chemistry, International Business, Tourism Management and more.

InHolland University of Applied Sciences has eight campuses spread over six cities in the Randstad area, namely Alkmaar, Amsterdam, Delft, The Hague, Haarlem and Rotterdam. The programmes on offer vary from Electronic Music and Applied Mathematics to Aeronautical Engineering and Business Innovation.

As a specialised college in the field of education, the Marnix Academie is a training and knowledge institute for professionals in childcare, primary education, secondary education and MBO. Also known as the University of Applied Sciences for Education Professionals in Utrecht, the Marnix Academie also contributes to research on relevant themes in education. 

NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences has several campuses in the northern part of the Netherlands, including Leeuwarden, Emmen, Meppel and Terschelling, with international partners in countries such as Thailand and South Africa. Not only does NHL Stenden offer courses in various areas of interest, including Communication, Media and Design, Management and Technology, but it also provides step-by-step assistance with choosing between them.

Formerly known as the National College for Tourism and Traffic (NHTV), Breda University of Applied Sciences is an international higher education institute that is an expert in closely interrelated fields such as Tourism, Leisure and Events, Hotel and Facility, Logistics and Built Environment, and Media and Creative Business, among others. Located in Breda, BUAS offers a wide range of degree programmes and research themes.

Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences has multiple campuses spread throughout the city of Rotterdam and offers a wide range of courses taught in English in the areas of Economics, Behaviour and Society, Healthcare, Art, Media and ICT, Education and Technology. 

Saxion University of Applied Sciences has locations in Enschede, Deventer and Apeldoorn, and offers a large variety of study routes, from Ad Software Development and Creative Media and Game Technologies to Innovative Textile Development and International Finance and Accounting. 

The Hague University of Applied Sciences does its part in working towards change with research in areas of expertise, including cyber security, digital operations, global and inclusive learning, and more. THUAS has locations in The Hague, Delft and Zoetermeer and has study programmes in Business, Finance, Engineering and Computer Science, among others.

One of the most sustainable universities of applied sciences in the Netherlands, Van Hall-Larenstein University of Applied Sciences focuses on building a future-proof world with locations in Leeuwarden and Arnhem. With subject areas related to animals, climate and environment, food and agribusiness, green business, laboratory sciences, and water and nature, students can contribute to sustainability with their careers after graduation.

Known for its personal approach, small classes and working closely with the business community and public institutes, Windesheim University of Applied Sciences is one of the top Dutch universities of applied sciences. With locations in Zwolle and Almere, Windesheim offers a wide variety of courses in areas such as Journalism and Communication, Logistics, Marketing and Entrepreneurship, Technology and Education, among others.